Madonna di Campiglio is a small but prestigious ski resort, spread among the amazing landscapes of the Dolomites, a resort that has been famous for its respectable atmosphere and excellent conditions for recreation and sports since the middle of the 19th century. Picturesque ski slopes, a vast snow park, comfortable hotels, gourmet restaurants, cozy alpine stubes and lively bars attract tourists from all over Europe. Here everyone will find a holiday to their taste – conquering mountain peaks, rushing along winding ski slopes, enjoying the crystal clear mountain air or having fun après-ski.
History
The resort of Madonna di Campiglio has become famous since the middle of the 19th century, when in 1868 the Italian Giambattista Rigi acquires for 40 thousand florins the possessions of the medieval monastery of the Holy Virgin Mary of Campiglio and rebuilds it into a hotel, and in 1875 paves the road connecting Madonna di Campiglio with the Val Rendena and Pinzolo valleys. Today, the founder of the resort is reminded of the central square, named after him – Piazza Righi. Then, in 1882, Madonna di Campiglio becomes the property of the Austrian Franz Josef Osterreicher, who turns the resort into a favorite vacation spot for the Austro-Hungarian bourgeoisie. The guests of the resort were repeatedly Kaiser Franz Joseph and Elisabeth of Austria, who were fascinated by the beauty of these places. By the end of the 19th century, Madonna di Campiglio began to develop as a ski resort: in 1872 the first Society of Alpinists opens here, and in the mid-30s of the last century, the first ski lift was built in the resort and the first ski school was created. In the 1950s, small hotels for skiing enthusiasts opened in the resort, Madonna di Campiglio is rapidly gaining popularity, and the legendary 3Tre Cup competitions begin to be held here. Today, Madonna di Campiglio is a prestigious ski resort with excellent opportunities for an eventful holiday.
Weather
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Geography
The resort of Madonna di Campiglio is located in the Dolomites, in the west of the province of Trentino, in the Val Rendena valley, at an altitude of 1550 m above sea level, surrounded by the Brenta mountain range – the highest point of 3173 m, the Adamello glaciers ) and Presanella.
Getting there
The nearest international airports are Brescia Airport (127 km), Valerio Catullo Airport in Verona (160 km, 2.5 hours drive) and Milan airports (220 km).
Slopes, slopes, lifts
As one of the best ski resorts in Italy, Madonna di Campiglio offers ski lovers 150 km of pistes of varying difficulty, including illuminated pistes: 50% beginner, 36% intermediate and 14% difficult.
Elevation difference: 1550 m – 2600 m.
Total number of lifts: 19.
Cross-country skiing trails are 15 km.
Most of the resort’s main skiing area is made up of blue runs, for experienced skiers there are difficult runs in the Val di Sole valley, and the Diretissima run regularly hosts World Cups. In terms of skiing level, this ski area is more suitable for intermediate skiers and beginners.
The resort has 3 ski areas: Monte Vigo, Monte Spinale and Monte Groste. In the region of Monte Spinale and Monte Groste, which is located between the huge granite rocks of Pietra Grande, and the funicular delivers there from the city center, a huge gondola lifts up to Pradalago to the second skiing area – Monte Vigo.
The resort’s location within the Adamello Brenta Natural Park provides excellent opportunities for off-piste skiing.
Also, Madonna di Campiglio is considered one of the best snowboarding resorts in Europe, there is an extensive Ursus snow park, covering an area of 50,000 sq.m.
Ski schools and kindergartens
The resort has 5 ski schools: Scuola Italiana di Sci Nazionale (Piazza Brenta Alta), Adamello Brenta (Via Cima Tosa, 57), Campo Carlo Magno (Passo Campo Carlo Magno), Dolomiti Campiglio (Via Dolomiti di Brenta, 63), Des Alpes (Piazza Righi). For younger guests there is a kindergarten.
Sport
In addition to ample opportunities for skiing and other winter sports, the resort has: an ice rink in the city center, an ice rink on Lake Laghetto, tennis courts, squash courts, fitness centers, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking trails, horse riding, paragliding, fishing on mountain lakes, rafting, not far from Madonna di Campiglio there is a 9-hole Campo Carlo Magno golf course.
Events
Madonna di Campiglio is not only a venue for various sporting events: annually in January, press rallies with the Ferrari and Ducati teams are held here, since 1860, every February, the city is immersed in the brilliant atmosphere of the traditional Habsburg carnival for a week, and the new The modernly equipped congress center with 700 seats regularly gathers various forums and conferences.
Restaurants, bars, shops
Madonna di Campiglio has 32 restaurants and 25 bars offering a variety of culinary tastes and interiors. In restaurants located in the city and on the ski slopes, you can taste the delicacies of local, traditional Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, delicious homemade cakes, mouth-watering grilled dishes and admire the magnificent mountain scenery. Cozy bars offer a wide selection of drinks, fine wines and a relaxed atmosphere, and DJs famous throughout Italy perform at the resort’s discos.
In shops, boutiques and souvenir shops you can buy fashionable clothes, souvenirs, woodwork, jewelry, as well as Alpine delicacies, chocolate (there is a “chocolate house” in the center of the town), excellent Italian wines, including Marzemino, Teroldego, Nosiola, Muller Thurgau and exclusive Ferrari champagne.
